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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,311.24 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,311.24 and 557.50 is: 769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,311.24 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,311.24 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,311.24 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 731,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,016.30/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.04

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